Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

I bought a sample of TV, and decided to give it a run today. Oh man is it strong. I put one spray at the base of my neck, and a half spray on my wrist so I could continue to test it if I was unable to pick it up from my neck. I definitely did not need the spray on my wrist. So far in the first several hours, it is strong, harsh, sweet, and just continues to project. I constantly pick it up. I've considered showering to knock it down, but I've been lazy.

Any input on how, when and where to wear it? I think for my next wearing I'm going to move the sprayer back quite a bit. I'm just not sure if I like it. It is super sweet, and never gives up.

Re: Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

Originally Posted by goody2141

I bought a sample of TV, and decided to give it a run today. Oh man is it strong. I put one spray at the base of my neck, and a half spray on my wrist so I could continue to test it if I was unable to pick it up from my neck. I definitely did not need the spray on my wrist. So far in the first several hours, it is strong, harsh, sweet, and just continues to project. I constantly pick it up. I've considered showering to knock it down, but I've been lazy.

Any input on how, when and where to wear it? I think for my next wearing I'm going to move the sprayer back quite a bit. I'm just not sure if I like it. It is super sweet, and never gives up.

This reminds me of my initial experience. I bought a sample of TV as well, about a year ago. It was super strong, even with just one spray to my neck. I would never wear this on warm days. The way I would apply TV is the same way I would apply the other Tom Ford Private Blends (e.g. Oud Wood, Noir de Noir), and that's one spray on each inside of the elbow - two sprays total. Anything over two sprays is too much, IMO. Also, spraying on the chest/neck area would make it too cloying.

Spraying on the inside of the elbow would give the scent a nice distance away from my nose, so that I can truly enjoy it.

Re: Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

I have a sample and two shots will last me all day. I assume that since it sprays less it would equal one normal shot from the bottle or a larger atomizer. As others said, I usually just spray it under my shirt, or occasionally on my lower neck.

Re: Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

I would recommend 1 or 2 sprays no higher than your chest. If I am wearing a short sleeve shirt, then I will apply 1 of the sprays to my arm. Oh, and don't apply it to your clothing because the heavy parfum oils will leave a stain.

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Originally Posted by CaliDude

Spraying on the inside of the elbow would give the scent a nice distance away from my nose, so that I can truly enjoy it.

Re: Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

One spray on the back of the neck is more than ample for me. Even then it will be at least an hour before I leave the house and only ever on a cold day! I think my 50ml will comfortably see me in my box.

Re: Tobacco Vanille- How do you wear it?

Originally Posted by Teach13

So weird. I have a sample as well, and do a shot on each wrist. It's strong, but not nearly as strong as the rest of you seem to experience.

I'm with you on this. It does seem a little odd to me, though. Tobacco Vanille and Oud Wood used to scream in my face...now seem far more tame. I'm almost having to double up on my applications to get the same effect as when I started wearing them.

I also find if I apply TV on my skin (opposed to clothing) it ends up smelling exactly like cocoa butter after several hours. If I spray some on clothing, it retains some of that tobacco "bite" much longer.